M&A Corporate Development Manager

Job Title : M&A Corporate Development Manager

About the Job

AS1 is a global football representation agency backed by the investment fund Bruin Capital , born from a network of leading agencies worldwide with a shared vision :

to redefine the way football talent and opportunities are managed — combining global reach, local expertise, and strategic excellence.

We operate at the crossroads of sport, business, and culture , connecting players, clubs, and brands through a long-term, data-driven, and human-centered approach.

With presence in more than 30 leagues and players from over 35 countries , AS1 has become one of the Top-10 agencies in global football representation.

Now, we are looking for an M&A Corporate Development Manager — a key role to help shape the future growth of AS1 through strategic acquisitions, alliances, and long-term corporate development.

The Role

As M&A Corporate Development Manager , you will identify, filter, and prioritize strategic opportunities that drive AS1’s global expansion.

You will handle the entire M&A process — from financial valuation and due diligence to negotiation and post-merger integration — working directly with the CEO and leadership team.

This role demands a balance between strategic vision and operational excellence : you’ll be both the architect and executor of high-impact transactions that define AS1’s growth trajectory across continents.

What You’ll Do

• M&A Process . You will manage legal, financial, commercial, and other advisors, negotiate purchase documentation, and manage the overall closing process.
• Opportunity Identification : Seek out and analyze new business opportunities, whether new markets or potential acquisitions, alliances, or mergers.
• Transaction Management (M&A ) : Manage the entire mergers and acquisitions process, from beginning to end, from identifying objectives to post-merger integration. Financial Analysis : Conduct valuation analysis, projections, financial modelling, and appraisals to assess the viability and potential return on investment of operations. Utilize advanced Excel and industry benchmarks.
• Negotiation : Negotiate the terms and conditions of agreements, including collaboration agreements, shareholder agreements, and the transaction structure.
• Due Diligence : Monitor and review the documentation and legal, financial, and operational aspects of the target company to assess risks and validate assumptions.
• Corporate Strategy : Contribute to the company's overall long-term growth strategy and ensure that M&A transactions align with strategic objectives, collaborating on the integration strategy to optimize processes and improve teamwork.
• Performance Monitoring : Establish key performance indicators to evaluate the status of acquired entities after integration.

Your Background

Education & Skills

Experience

What You’ll Bring

Reporting Structure

If you think you are the right candidate, do contact us at hr@as1sports.com.